Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in the Chicago Western Suburbs

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Bartlett, Streamwood, Roselle, and Elgin, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Carol Filipponi

Carol Filipponi

Dec 27, 2020

Carol Beverly Filipponi, 81, nee Venuto, formerly of Mt. Prospect and Park Ridge; beloved wife for 62 years of Angelo; loving and cherished mother of Jean (Ron) Kleinschmidt, Sandra (Steve) Milano, Patricia (Harry) Ratschan and Anthony (Charmaine); grandmother of Nicholas (Samantha), Eric (Travyn), Frank, Conrad (Krystal), Grace Paige, Angelo and Dominic; great-grandmother of Rowin and Eyra; loving sister of Janet...

Samuel Pastella

Samuel Pastella

Dec 27, 2020

Visitation for Samuel F. Pastella, Jr. of Bartlett for 23 years will be held Thursday, December 31, 2020 11:00a.m. until time of service 1:00p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Following services, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, 10 people will be allowed in...

Sarah Mcilwain

Sarah Mcilwain

Dec 27, 2020

Sarah McIlwain, 91, of Bartlett, died Sunday, December 27, 2020. Born November 4, 1929 in Warren, Michigan. Sarah enjoyed golfing, traveling and going to the casino and always with her sister by her side. Sarah was also well known for her charitable contributions to many organizations. She will be missed. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Mary (nee Fox)...

Paul Troyke

Paul Troyke

Dec 26, 2020

Paul Lewis Troyke of Roselle; husband of the late Lolita Jean Pantke; father of David (Jean), Steve (Melissa), Jeanne (Mike) Dolphin and the late Paul R. (Jean); grandfather of Christine, Eli (Erin) Troyke, Alison (Mathew) Wlezen, Tara (Blake) Stahl, Mark (Amanda) Dolphin, Mathew (Paris McBrooks), Marissa Brunner (Mic) and Michael; great grandfather of Paul, Noah, Ava, Brant, Benjamin, Asher, Jericho....

Helen Skrzypek

Helen Skrzypek

Dec 26, 2020

Services for Helen G. Skrzypek nee Hrncirik of Bartlett will be private. Helen is the beloved wife of the late Matthew; loving mother of Debbie Skrzypek; cherished daughter of the late Frank and Antonie Hrncirik nee Voshakla; dear sister of Emily, Bessie, Ella and Beatrice. Donations of Blood or Plasma in recognition of Helen's generous donations over the years would...

Mieczyslaw Kuca

Mieczyslaw Kuca

Dec 26, 2020

Mieczyslaw Kuca, 66, of Streamwood died December 26, 2020. Mieczyslaw was the beloved husband of Beata; cherished son of Tadeusz and Stanislawa Kuca; loving brother of Edward (Halina) Kuca, Wanda (Henryk) Pasuga, Joe Kuca and Ela (Tom) Mitchell; dear nieces and nephews Karolina, Sebastian, Adam, Lucy, Jackson, Michael and Patrick. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10:30am at St. John the Evangelist Church...

Estelle Darlinger

Estelle Darlinger

Dec 25, 2020

Services for Estelle Darlinger nee Fay of Belvidere for 30 years will be private. Estelle is the beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Stella (the late Robert) Micek, Joseph (Dianne) Darlinger, Jr. and the late Rose (the late Peter) Cacioppo; cherished grandmother of Sam Cacioppo, Michelle Neubauer, Diana (Gene) Ertl, Robert (Jennifer) Micek, Jr., Deborah (Walter) Main...

Joseph Iacullo

Joseph Iacullo

Dec 23, 2020

JOSEPH C. IACULLO Joseph C. Iacullo, 76 of Schaumburg, IL, a retired electrician from IBEW Local 134, Senate Electric Construction Co, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at JourneyCare Hospice Center. He is survived by his wife, Maureen, nee O’Malley and 4 children, Joe & Laura, nee Krause, Mike, Annette, Danny & Nicole, nee Mauro. His grandchildren Bobby, Carly, Brianne,...

Frank Vasquez

Frank Vasquez

Dec 23, 2020

Frank S. Vasquez, 87, of Streamwood, IL (formerly Bensenville, IL) passed peacefully on December 23, 2020. Loving father of Kelly (Brandon) Peacy of Austin, TX and Andrew Vasquez of Streamwood, IL; and dear brother of Juanita (Donald) Piccinini of St. Cloud, FL. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Frank served his country in the early 1950’s and was stationed in Fairbanks,...

Shirley Blanck

Shirley Blanck

Dec 22, 2020

Services for Shirley Noreen Blanck nee Goetz of Schaumburg, formerly of Elmwood Park, Chicago, Bensenville, Sylvan Lake Mundelein and Pinellas Park, FL will be private. Shirley is the beloved wife of the late Raymond Blanck; loving mother of Dorothy Dierking (life partner Richard Dahl); fond mother in law of the late Jim Dierking; stepmother of Joan (Dave) McCreary and Gary...

Anton Obrecht

Anton Obrecht

Dec 22, 2020

Services for Anton Obrecht of Streamwood since 1998 will be private. Anton is the beloved father of Anton J. Obrecht and Arlene Rupslauk; cherished grandfather of Makala, Paul, Nick Udoni, Caius Pritza, Cameron Obrecht, Carina Obrecht and Joe Rupslauk; dear brother of the late Frank, Jacob and Theresa; many loving nieces and nephews; former husband of Cathie Jessee. He will...

Dolores Ondrus

Dolores Ondrus

Dec 21, 2020

Visitation for Dolores M. Ondrus nee Weisenberger of Schaumburg since 1968 will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2020 10:00a.m. until time of service 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Family and friends will meet at 2:00p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Cemetery 5006 E. Wonder Lake Rd. Wonder Lake for committal...

Anna Pyrich

Anna Pyrich

Dec 21, 2020

Anna . Pyrich, Loving mother of Paul (Anna) Pyrich; dear sister of Maria Grapa and Tadeusz (Ewa) Grapa; fond daughter of the late Jozef and Janina Grapa; She is also survived by extended family in Poland. Visitation will be private Saturday December 26, 2020. Funeral Mass and burial December 26, 2020 will be open to the public, 11:00am at St....

Robert Hill

Robert Hill

Dec 21, 2020

Robert Michael Hill, 23, of Streamwood departed this life on December 21, 2020 after his life long courageous battle with Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Robert had a kind and loving soul and touched so many people’s lives. Robert was the cherished son of Becky Hill and Michael (Mary) Hill; beloved grandson of the late Robert and Jeanette Bowers, Marguerite and...

Dale Grant

Dale Grant

Dec 21, 2020

Dale Grant, 64, of South Elgin, died Monday, December 21, 2020 while vacationing in Florida with his wife and grandson. Born July 31, 1956. Dale was the owner of Grant Truck and Trailer Repair in South Elgin for over 34 years. He enjoyed fishing and was a huge John Deer fan. He will be remembered for always finding a project...

Stephen Misicka

Stephen Misicka

Dec 20, 2020

Stephen Misicka, 31, an avid Cubs fan and ski and snowboard enthusiast of Bartlett, passed away suddenly Sunday, December 20, 2020. Loving father of Cameron; beloved son of Michael and Rhonda (nee Milton) Misicka; dear brother of Jason (Michael Furgason), David (Sarah), and Nathan (Nicole); fond uncle of Abby, Brayden, Travis, Emma, and Logan. Private funeral services and interment at...

Laxminarsimha Rao

Laxminarsimha Rao

Dec 20, 2020

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of N. N. Laxminarsimha Rao. As the patriarch of the family, he was a loving husband, father, and Thatha (grandfather). He was very proud of his granddaughters and always wanted to be surrounded by them. His family in the US and India deeply respected him as an individual....

Candace Thornton

Candace Thornton

Dec 20, 2020

Candace Rochelle Thornton, 32, of Hanover Park, passed away suddenly Sunday, December 20, 2020. A BSRN at DuPage Medical Group, Candace was an avid Chicago Bears fan. Loving mother of the late Avery; beloved daughter of William Nelson and Leah Thornton; dear sister of Schaunda (French Harper) Thornton, Davreen (Bryan) Strong, and Jonice Nelson; devoted significant other of Dvonne Fox....

Gary Prim

Gary Prim

Dec 19, 2020

Gary Curtiss Prim, 56, of Bartlett, died December 19, 2020. Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years Diane Prim; children Joshua and Jessica; stepchildren Ryan and Katie; his grandchildren; his father Robert and his brother David. Gary was preceded in death by his mother Barbara. Gary was a Notre Dame football fan. He always made sure his...

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